What is faith and what is it not?
In this clip from a recent sermon in Romans, Pastor Mark goes through a list of what faith is not to point you towards what faith is.
My Wife Would Kill Me If I Had Faith Like Abraham
Romans 4:20-22 – No unbelief made him waver concerning the promise of God, but he grew strong in his faith as he gave glory to God, fully convinced that God was able to do what he had promised. That is why his faith was “counted to him as righteousness.” One common misreading of the Bible … Read more
The Only Political Leader Who Has Proven 100% Trustworthy
Every election year, people are filled with hope that their candidate will actually do what they say they will do. And they never do. In 1916, Woodrow Wilson promised to avoid war, but just 29 days into his term he declared war on Germany. In 1928, Herbert Hoover promised prosperity with “a chicken in every … Read more
4 Times God Has Proven Faithful of our Faith
Fear is what happens when we look to the future and see more than we can handle. To overcome fear, we are to look forward with faith. But the best way to do this is to first look back to remind ourselves of all the times God was faithful to do the supernatural in the … Read more
7 Things Real Faith Is Not
Faith. It’s a little word with big implications. In church, the preacher talks about faith, the band sings about faith, people share their testimony of faith, and sometimes the church’s name even includes the word “faith”. In Romans, Paul tells us that Abraham is our father in the faith. We are all born again just … Read more
7 Things Real Faith Is
Romans 4:9-12 – Is this blessing then only for the circumcised, or also for the uncircumcised? For we say that faith was counted to Abraham as righteousness. How then was it counted to him? Was it before or after he had been circumcised? It was not after, but before he was circumcised. He received the sign … Read more
If God Can Forgive David, He Can Forgive You
Romans 4:6-8 – …just as David also speaks of the blessing of the one to whom God counts righteousness apart from works: “Blessed are those whose lawless deeds are forgiven, and whose sins are covered; blessed is the man against whom the Lord will not count his sin.” Little boys growing up have looked up … Read more
Faith Lessons from Our Father Abraham
Romans 4:1-5 – What then shall we say was gained by Abraham, our forefather according to the flesh? For if Abraham was justified by works, he has something to boast about, but not before God. For what does the Scripture say? “Abraham believed God, and it was counted to him as righteousness.” Now to the … Read more
Feeling bummed after the election? Here’s reasons to hope.
Need some encouragement after a tough 2020 and crazy election season? These promises from God’s Word will encourage and strengthen you.
Romans #9 – Start Here: Faith Comes First for You
This practical sermon from Romans 4 shows many ways in the Bible in which God has been faithful and shows how He continues to be faithful to His people even today.
Religious Trap #5 – Outward not Inward
Romans 2:25-29 – For circumcision indeed is of value if you obey the law, but if you break the law, your circumcision becomes uncircumcision. So, if a man who is uncircumcised keeps the precepts of the law, will not his uncircumcision be regarded as circumcision? Then he who is physically uncircumcised but keeps the law will condemn you … Read more
Romans #8 – Start Here: Faith Comes First for Abraham
This sermon from Romans 4 uses Abraham and David as examples and shows that God can also use us for His purposes.